Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
manufacturing cost estimator
ESCO occupation · 6 essential, 15 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
assess financial viability
execute analytical mathematical calculations
cost management
mathematics
provide cost benefit analysis reports
manufacturing processes
Optional & specialised skills
prepare cost-plus pricing models
project management
advise on risk management
read standard blueprints
manage budgets
read assembly drawings
analyse production processes for improvement
control of expenses
perform project management
synthesise financial information
estimate duration of work
calculate materials
accurately estimate work hours
perform cost accounting activities
liaise with engineers
Other matches: cost analyst · quantity surveyor · electronics production supervisor · plastic and rubber products manufacturing supervisor · process engineering technician
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.